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This and That – 09-01-12

Questions for Our Pro-Abortion Friends, Church Leaders, and Politicians – Shall we reserve human dignity only for those humans who are not dependent on others? Do we deserve to live only when we can live on our own? Is the four-month old fetus less than human because she needs her mom for life? Is the four-month old infant less than human when she still needs her mom for life? What if you depend on dialysis or insulin or a breathing apparatus? Is value a product of fully-functioning vitality? Is independence a prerequisite for human identity? Are we worth only what we can think, accomplish, and do on our own? – Kevin DeYoung

Clint Eastwood as George H. W. Bush’s Running Mate? No ‘Supporting Role,’ Actor Says– Bush’s campaign manager, now a former secretary of state, James Baker, disclosed that surprise consideration in audio interviews released last month by the University of Virginia’s Miller Center. “When we were way behind. Honestly, [Eastwood] was suggested in not an altogether unserious — well, he was a mayor,” Baker said. – George Stephanopoulos